"This is a sad, sad case," said King County Superior Court Judge Helen Halpert. "I know the result may be unsatisfactory to the family... but a basic tenet of the justice system is that a defendant must be able to understand the nature of the legal charges against her."
From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Charges dropped against mother accused of letting children starve to death
Charges dropped against mother accused of letting children starve to death, Seattle Times, Jan. 31, 2007. The woman was judged incompetent to stand trial after a year at Western State Hospital. She has suffered from alcoholism, depression, and psychotic episodes. The state will now seek civil commitment.
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